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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,967, 223,533.96 and 94,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,967, 223,533.96 and 94,899 is: 130,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,967 : 223,533.96 = 94,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,967/223,533.96 = 94,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,967x = 223,533.96 × 94,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,967x = 21,213,149,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,149,270.04/161,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,972.05

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